There is some big news coming to franchise mode in Madden 20! A new development trait called, “X-Factor” will be added to the game and it is the highest development trait you will be able to get.
There are 4 development traits this year: Normal, Star, Superstar, and X-Factor. Both Superstar and X-Factors players can earn Superstar Abilities, but only X-Factors can earn Zone Abilities.
If you draft a player with Superstar ability or above, the exact development trait won’t be revealed until a little later on in the career of the player.
“One more draft surprise is that rookies with a Superstar Development or higher trait will have their development trait hidden until they’ve played through at least half of a season. These players have their abilities hidden until you reveal their Development Trait. This means that if you draft either a Superstar or an X-Factor Superstar you won’t know exactly what you’ve drafted until later in a season – use your preseason wisely.”
The other big news related to franchise mode is that players can no longer drop down in development when they have a disappointing season.
Much needed updates to the progression system were also added.
“We’ve overhauled our progression tuning, including making changes to XP gains from weekly training, actions on the field, and goal completion. These changes should ultimately lead to users being able to increase the OVR of more players on their team meaning they have more option in how to develop their roster.
What are you most excited about in Madden 20’s franchise mode? Let us know in the comments below!
I wish they would focus on the bugs and other game breaking issues before throwing all this new stuff in… But.. What do you do? It’s EA… It’s broken in the game.
Haven’t bought a madden since they allowed XP slider in CFM but refused to allow it in offline franchise. Screw EA
Nah I don’t like it. This is not a first thing to be focused on
The only feature the we will never see is the ability to practice with other users in franchise mode. The Day that madden makes this possible is the day Madden will triumph.
Please add full H2H exhibition games in practice mode in CFM. That would be a very nice feature